The February issue of Hawaii Business Magazine brings together deeply reported stories on business, policy, and everyday life in Hawai‘i, from a provocative look at a hidden local industry to insights on leadership, health, sports, food, and work-life balance. With exclusive reporting, strong local voices, and perspectives you won’t find elsewhere, this issue is designed for readers who want to stay informed, think critically, and understand the forces shaping Hawai‘i right now.
The “End Kidney Deaths Act” proposes a $50,000 tax credit for healthy people to give a kidney to a stranger. If passed, the legislation could save 100,000 lives and billions of dollars over a decade.
There are hundreds of Veterinarians in Hawai‘i but only a relative few specialize in large animals.
On Hawaiʻi Island, ʻO Makuʻu Ke Kahua and other grassroots organizations are working together to build capacity and create community networks.
New leadership team includes founder's daughter, Bo Tanaka, who promises continuity as well as creativity in an evolving and volatile market.
Three Hawai‘i athletes brought home medals and shattered records at the IDFPA World Championships proving that grit, community and aloha spirit can overcome any obstacle.
Getting laid off taught Hawaii Business Magazine's Marianne Leano a harsh lesson: In Hawai‘i, financial security means juggling multiple paychecks, turning ordinary days into content, and accepting that 'balance' is just a buzzword.
Advocates want marijuana legalized for all adults, not just for those with qualifying medical conditions. But opponents fear legalization could hurt tourism, create enforcement challenges and damage public health.
In Colorado, one of the earliest adopters, the state projected almost $200 million in cannibas tax and fee revenue during 2025, much of it earmarked for education, infrastructure and public health initiatives.